FRT DRIVE SHAFT

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Any one removed the frt shaft for running around town, better low end red light to red light??

Be Safe

[JohnB.GWU.]

I've been saying that for the longest time. Lock the transfer case in 4hi (1:1 gearing so it will be completely normal) and save the money on gas etc. Removing a driveshaft is simply 4 bolts on each end of the shaft. With a jack and tools on hand, it could take as little as 20 mins.

[mdoyle]

Just taking out the driveshaft is not the same as a true two wheel drivetrain, you've still got the inertia and combined friction of the balance of the four wheel drive assembly.

You're still turning the transfer case and the front wheels are still driving the half shafts and differential without the driveshaft connected.

I think the mileage savings would be negligible if they existed at all.

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by mdoyle

Just taking out the driveshaft is not the same as a true two wheel drivetrain, you've still got the inertia and combined friction of the balance of the four wheel drive assembly.

You're still turning the transfer case and the front wheels are still driving the half shafts and differential without the driveshaft connected.

I think the mileage savings would be negligible if they existed at all.

Very true. Doing this will not save that much on fuel. This arises when people ask about a full-time versus part-time 4WD system.

[JohnB.GWU.]

fine then.

Take out hte front driveshaft and install auto locking/manual hubs like they have on other GM part time 4wd systems and then you'll get the full benefit

[mdoyle]

Originally Posted by JohnB.GWU.

fine then.

Take out hte front driveshaft and install auto locking/manual hubs like they have on other GM part time 4wd systems and then you'll get the full benefit

And for the cost of that conversion you've just spent more than you would have saved on the equivalent expense in fuel

We aren't driving these for their gas mileage

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by mdoyle

And for the cost of that conversion you've just spent more than you would have saved on the equivalent expense in fuel

We aren't driving these for their gas mileage

What he says, X2

[JohnB.GWU.]

Originally Posted by mdoyle

And for the cost of that conversion you've just spent more than you would have saved on the equivalent expense in fuel

We aren't driving these for their gas mileage

and it really wouldnt be that expensive.
Removing the driveshaft would be free, the hubs could be bought from a wrecky GM with the same front end which is pretty common since its been out for a few years and you know there are wrecked ones around.

Im guesstimating 150 tops.

personally id go with a tornado though. ha